Comparison

Beyond Identity vs SideRunner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Beyond Identity

Experience instant, passwordless logins with a dynamic identity defense platform. This app replaces weak credentials with strong, device-bound cryptographic keys, making common cyberattacks impossible. Enjoy seamless, secure access without extra steps or second devices.

Highlights
  • Passwordless login
  • Dynamic identity defense
  • Device-bound cryptographic credentials
  • Phishing and social engineering attack prevention
  • Seamless user experience
  • Continuous security validation
Features
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The Beyond Identity Authenticator provides instant, passwordless login backed by the world's only dynamic identity defense platform. By replacing weak credentials with strong, device-bound, cryptographic credentials, Beyond Identity makes attacks like phishing, social engineering, brute force, deepfake fraud, and advanced MFA attacks impossible to execute. For users, all you experience is a seamless, passwordless MFA login that provides instant and continuous secure access with no extra steps or second device needed. You simply open the app, confirm your identity, and go. For organizations, you have the assurance you're protected against initial access and lateral movement threats because every session is protected by hardware-backed credentials with security posture that is continuously validated. Beyond Identity is designed to be privacy-preserving. Biometric validation is local, no biometric information is stored in our system nor sent over the network, and the application does not collect personal information

About

SideRunner

Features
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SideRunner gives actors a reader whenever they need one. Upload your sides or your script, choose your character, and SideRunner reads the other roles aloud using a selection of voices or create your own. As you perform your lines, SideRunner listens and responds when it’s the other character’s turn. Giving you a reader that reacts to your performance instead of simply playing back prerecorded lines. Rehearse your way Run a scene as many times as you need. Add beats and pauses where the scene needs room to breathe, then concentrate on your performance instead of operating the app. Get ready for your self-tape When it’s time to record, SideRunner reads the other characters while you focus on your performance. Set up your phone, run the scene and record your take, without needing someone else to be available to read. Review and save or review and retake totally within your control. Built by an actor SideRunner was built around a simple idea: a digital reader should behave more like a real one. Listening, waiting and responding to your performance. Whether you’re running a scene or getting a self-tape done, SideRunner gives you a reader based on your needs and on your schedule. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beyond Identity3 screens
SideRunner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beyond Identity at none against SideRunner's 2. SideRunner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SideRunner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Beyond Identity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beyond Identity ships an update every 5 weeks, SideRunner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Beyond Identity versus SideRunner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond IdentitySideRunner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeyond IdentityBrent Rodgers

In-app purchases

None

Beyond Identity

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SideRunner

Subscriptions2
  • SideRunner Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SideRunner Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Beyond Identity free?
Beyond Identity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SideRunner free?
SideRunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beyond Identity or SideRunner have ads?
Neither Beyond Identity nor SideRunner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beyond Identity or SideRunner?
Beyond Identity ships an update every 5 weeks, and SideRunner every 4 days. Most recently, Beyond Identity was updated on November 3, 2026 and SideRunner on October 31, 2026.

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